The January lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade math can be used as a full day of sub plans OR for several days of your math block.
These winter-themed sub plans are perfect! Your 5th-grade and 6th-grade students will love these winter math worksheets & activities and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math activities while you are away, if you use them as math sub plans.
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the January lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade math PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these lessons are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
Page Count: 139 | File Type: PDF
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WANT TO SAVE MONEY AND BE PREPARED ALL YEAR? You can grab this set of lesson plans in our An Entire Year of Math Sub Plans for 5th and 6th grade- THE BIG BUNDLE! You will save 20% by purchasing the entire year in the bundle!
The January lesson plans for 5th & 6th grade math include:
“January Math Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included so you can put together a polished binder.
“January Math Sub Plans” Binder Spines
These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″, or 2″ binder so you can choose what size works best for your organization… you’re the boss!
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included so you can have a reference at your fingertips.
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you need to print, copy, etc!
Mitten Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are mitten themed and perfect to leave for a substitute! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Snowflake Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also boasts a fun snowflake theme!
Winter Themed Substitute Punch Cards
These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! These will do the trick! They offer a great extrinsic reward… in addition to the intrinsic rewards of fun and engaging monthly themed activities.
Copies for Students List
A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
Lesson Plans & Winter Math Worksheets Checklist
This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your math block.
THREE math lessons that each include lesson plans & winter math worksheets to go with each of the following lessons:
Quick Math Review: These quick reviews will go over grade-appropriate math content. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 quick math reviews are included.
Fluency Practice: These include quick problems that the students should be able to solve quickly. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Math Riddle: Students will need to solve the math problems to find the answer to the monthly themed riddle. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Word Problems: Each lesson includes two pages of word problems. Use the one that is most appropriate or use both and differentiate. A total of 6 word problem pages are included.
What’s The Question? Each lesson ends with a “What’s the Question?” Backward story problem. The students are given an answer and need to come up with a problem that has their answer. Then, they will brainstorm who and what the problem is about, write the problem, and draw a picture. Three of these activities are included.
Math Game: See more about the games listed below.
Color by Number/Math Problem: 3 total color-by-math problem pages are included.
Card Game Math Lesson
A set of cards are included, as well as instructions to play Go Fish and War with the same set of cards. Cards are included in color and black and white!
Party Hat Hop Math Board Game
Students will practice fact fluency and story problems with a FUN and engaging math game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over! A colored version of the game has also been added in case you want to use it for more than just sub days, but black and white is also included.
Great for playing all month long to keep building math skills.
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer keys are included for ALL student worksheets so that you can quickly and easily check their work.
WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT OUR SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY?
“Used these plans yesterday and had great feedback from the sub in my room. They were very grateful for the detailed instructions and the kids were highly engaged all day! Thank you so much!!”
“I have purchased several sets of emergency sub plans, and they just never fit my needs. These, however, are just what I’ve been looking for! Easy prep, easy for the sub to follow! I recommend this to anyone needing emergency plans.”
“I love this resource!! It was so easy to get ready for a sub because I would just open up my Math Sub binder and choose a few activities for the day!! Thanks so much!!”
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14 reviews for January Sub Plans for 5th and 6th Grade Math
Rated 5 out of 5
Kym R. –
I really appreciated the two different levels given – it really gave me the flexibility I needed to put together the best packet for my students. I have been out at professional development so much this year, it was nice to give my students something a little different to do! 🙂
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Rated 5 out of 5
Angela Loyd –
I used this when I had to be out unexpectedly. I was able to select pages that served as a great review of concpets we had previously learned. It was no-stress for me and easy for the sub to use. The students found the variety of problems engaging.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Ashley Patrick –
This is great!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Brittany B. –
My students loved this activity. Teaching 5th grade during a pandemic can be difficult if you do not have engaging activities. This activity had the kids working the entire time. They really enjoyed it.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Ms. Hunsberger’s Homeroom –
Just what I needed to make taking a day off so much easier!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Gregg’s Teacher Corner –
Thank you for a great resource!!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Ellen B. –
These activities and substitute instructions are fantastic! These plans made having to be gone so much easier. I appreciated that I was leaving meaningful work for my students and easy-to-follow instructions for my substitute.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
julie G. –
My students loved using this resource in our classroom. I would highly recommend it.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Heather C. –
This is such an easy set of lessons and activities to complete when I’ll be out or to use with my remedial math students, as review. We especially like the board game to practice our math skills. Thank you!!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
NICOLE S. –
What a huge resource and great for those emergencies for subs!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Kassandra L. –
This was the perfect packet for our sub- no explanation needed just passed it out
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Rated 5 out of 5
Lisa M. –
This resource was wonderful. I needed to be out of school for a few days in a row, and this was easy and I felt like I was not just leaving busy work.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 4 out of 5
Tracey H. –
Overall, I love that there is such a variety of worksheets so I can differentiate the packets for my different levels. My students say they really like them because they’re fun and seasonal, which they appreciate. Occasionally, there is a mistake somewhere, but I can live with it, and my students don’t complain. I’m just happy there’s a resource out there that I can print and go for a sub.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Teacher’s Chalkboard –
I used this resource with my struggling learners. It helped them to practice math concepts in a fun way.
Reviewed on TPT
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Kym R. –
I really appreciated the two different levels given – it really gave me the flexibility I needed to put together the best packet for my students. I have been out at professional development so much this year, it was nice to give my students something a little different to do! 🙂
Reviewed on TPT
Angela Loyd –
I used this when I had to be out unexpectedly. I was able to select pages that served as a great review of concpets we had previously learned. It was no-stress for me and easy for the sub to use. The students found the variety of problems engaging.
Reviewed on TPT
Ashley Patrick –
This is great!
Reviewed on TPT
Brittany B. –
My students loved this activity. Teaching 5th grade during a pandemic can be difficult if you do not have engaging activities. This activity had the kids working the entire time. They really enjoyed it.
Reviewed on TPT
Ms. Hunsberger’s Homeroom –
Just what I needed to make taking a day off so much easier!
Reviewed on TPT
Gregg’s Teacher Corner –
Thank you for a great resource!!
Reviewed on TPT
Ellen B. –
These activities and substitute instructions are fantastic! These plans made having to be gone so much easier. I appreciated that I was leaving meaningful work for my students and easy-to-follow instructions for my substitute.
Reviewed on TPT
julie G. –
My students loved using this resource in our classroom. I would highly recommend it.
Reviewed on TPT
Heather C. –
This is such an easy set of lessons and activities to complete when I’ll be out or to use with my remedial math students, as review. We especially like the board game to practice our math skills. Thank you!!
Reviewed on TPT
NICOLE S. –
What a huge resource and great for those emergencies for subs!
Reviewed on TPT
Kassandra L. –
This was the perfect packet for our sub- no explanation needed just passed it out
Reviewed on TPT
Lisa M. –
This resource was wonderful. I needed to be out of school for a few days in a row, and this was easy and I felt like I was not just leaving busy work.
Reviewed on TPT
Tracey H. –
Overall, I love that there is such a variety of worksheets so I can differentiate the packets for my different levels. My students say they really like them because they’re fun and seasonal, which they appreciate. Occasionally, there is a mistake somewhere, but I can live with it, and my students don’t complain. I’m just happy there’s a resource out there that I can print and go for a sub.
Reviewed on TPT
Teacher’s Chalkboard –
I used this resource with my struggling learners. It helped them to practice math concepts in a fun way.
Reviewed on TPT